Tragedy in Texas: Floods Claim Lives and Leave Destruction
Catastrophic floods in Texas have claimed 78 lives, including 28 children. Devastation struck the Camp Mystic summer camp, leaving several campers missing. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, as concerns of more flash flooding loom amidst ongoing torrential rains. President Trump and Governor Abbott have expressed their condolences.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the death toll from the catastrophic floods that swept through Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday. Among the deceased are 28 children, as the search for missing individuals at Camp Mystic continues. The disaster, exacerbated by torrential rains, has led to widespread devastation and ongoing fears of more flash flooding.
Governor Greg Abbott revealed the grim numbers during a press conference, while President Donald Trump expressed his condolences to the victims and announced an upcoming visit to the affected areas. Trump's administration has been in contact with Texas officials to assist in relief efforts, although the President faced criticism over federal response cuts that may have impacted weather predictions and disaster readiness.
Efforts to locate missing campers at Camp Mystic, a historic Christian girls' camp, are ongoing, as federal and local agencies collaborate on search and rescue operations. Despite the challenges, communities remain hopeful as they brace for further storms while recovering from an unprecedented natural disaster.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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